Deadline:

June 30, 2015

Disciplines:

The Regional Master's Programme in Human Rights and Democratization in the Caucasus is established with the financial support of the European Union. It is a part of the Global Campus for Master’s Programmes and Diplomas in Human rights and democratisation around the world. The MA is implemented in cooperation with the European Inter-University Center (Venice), and in partnership with leading universities of Armenia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Georgia

The Regional Master's Programme in Human Rights and Democratization is an interdisciplinary programme (with legal, political and multidisciplinary components), with duration of 1 year (60 ECTS). It is implemented by Yerevan State University (home university), Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (host university), Belarusian State University (host university), and Tbilisi State University (host university). The official languages of the Programme are English and Russian.

The first term of the programme shall be run by Yerevan State University, while Second term implies mobility: students are to choose a partner university based on their educational background, research and/or professional interests.

Module specialization

The Political module will be covered by Belarusian State University.

The Legal Module will be covered by Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

The Interdisciplinary Module will be covered by Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University.

Internship & Master Thesis

During second semester students shall have internship and finalize Master Thesis completion. The Master Programme is guided by Bologna Standards, including student assessment. For the whole course of study the programme awards 60 ECTS.

Diploma & Certificate

At the end of the Programme students will be awarded with Yerevan State University Diploma granting Master's Degree in European Studies with specialization in Human Rights and Democratization. Additionally to Diploma graduates will be awarded with Official Certificate signed by all Partner Universities.

Programme dates

The Programme shall start on September 2015 and finish July 2016.

ADMISSION

The Enrollment shall be undertaken in 3 stages:

Stage 1- Submission of Application and Required Documents

Stage 2- Notification of shortlisted applicants and Interviews

Stage 3- Official Invitation

Admission Requirements

The Human Rights and Democratization programme is open to all interested applicants who hold bachelor’s Degree or a Degree equivalent to Bachelor’s. The applicant shall also be fluent in English and Russian, have professional and/or research interest in human rights and democratization issues. Academic and/or professional experience in abovementioned fields is an asset.

Application Package:

The Application for the programme will be submitted online. Alongside with the Application form, prospective students are required to submit the following documents

Application submission period is from May 15 to June 30, 2015. The period for evaluation of applications and interviews is from July 1 to July 25, 2015. Admitted students will receive their official letters of invitation by August 15, 2015.

We encourage all applicants to apply as early as possible.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Coordination Board will evaluate the applications based on the following Criteria:

Academic merit (Educational background, CV)

Motivation: Interest in human rights and democratization issues

Provided written paper

Commitment to idea of voluntarism and social involvement

Experience in relevant fields.

SCHOLARSHIP

The programme foresees full scholarships for up to 25 students from target countries for academic years 2015-2016. The Scholarship covers academic costs, travel and living expenses. The priority will be given to non-resident students.